Bainbridge Island Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Bainbridge Island, Washington is 9.2% in 2026 — a 6.5% Washington state rate plus 2.7% in local add-ons. That is the 67th highest rate of the 280 Washington cities we track, and it runs below Washington's 9.47% average. On a $100 purchase that's $9.20 in tax for a $109.20 total.
$100.00 total
Before tax: $100.00 · Sales tax: $0.00 (0%)
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Bainbridge Island sales tax rate in 2026
Bainbridge Island charges a combined sales tax rate of 9.2%: the Washington statewide base of 6.5% plus 2.7% in city and county add-ons. Bainbridge Island is in Kitsap County.
That local add-on is set by Bainbridge Island and the taxing districts that overlap it, which is why neighboring cities in Washington can charge a different total even a few miles apart.
Bainbridge Island vs the rest of Washington
At 9.2%, Bainbridge Island runs below Washington's 9.47% statewide average combined rate by 0.27%. Among the 280 Washington cities we track by combined rate, Bainbridge Island ranks the 67th highest.
That makes Bainbridge Island comparatively light on sales tax for Washington, though it's still well above zero.
Sales tax examples in Bainbridge Island
At Bainbridge Island's 9.2% combined rate:
$100 → $9.20 tax, $109.20 total · $1,000 → $92.00 tax, $1,092.00 total · $25,000 car purchase → $2,300 tax, $27,300 total.
Working backwards: a $1,090.00 receipt total in Bainbridge Island means the pre-tax price was $998.17 and $91.83 was tax — use “Remove tax” mode above to reverse any total instantly.
A note on Bainbridge Island's exact rate
The 9.2% rate applies within Bainbridge Island's official city limits as published by Washington DOR — Tax Rate Lookup. Addresses with a Bainbridge Island mailing address but outside the incorporated city line — a common situation on the edges of any city — can fall under a different, usually lower, rate.
For an address-exact rate, use the official lookup tool: Washington DOR — Tax Rate Lookup. This calculator pre-fills the published city-limits rate as a reliable starting point.
Bainbridge Island sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Bainbridge Island, Washington?
Bainbridge Island's combined sales tax rate is 9.2% in 2026 — 6.5% Washington state tax plus 2.7% in local add-ons. That's the 67th highest rate of the 280 Washington cities we track.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Bainbridge Island?
At Bainbridge Island's 9.2% rate, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $9.20, for a $109.20 total.
How much sales tax will I pay on a $25,000 car in Bainbridge Island?
At Bainbridge Island's 9.2% combined rate, sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle purchase is about $2,300, for a $27,300 total before any trade-in credit or registration fees.
Is Bainbridge Island's sales tax higher or lower than the Washington average?
Bainbridge Island runs below Washington's 9.47% statewide average by 0.27%, ranking the 67th highest of the 280 Washington cities we track.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Bainbridge Island?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $1,090.00 total in Bainbridge Island works back to a $998.17 pre-tax price and $91.83 of tax. Use “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.
Does Bainbridge Island's sales tax rate apply everywhere in the Bainbridge Island area?
The 9.2% rate applies within Bainbridge Island's official city limits. Nearby addresses outside the incorporated boundary can be taxed at a different rate — check Washington DOR — Tax Rate Lookup for an address-exact figure.
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